In a significant move to streamline government service access from birth, newborns in India can now be enrolled for Aadhaar as soon as they receive their birth certificate. While biometric data such as fingerprints and iris scans will not be collected for children under five, parents must ensure mandatory biometric updates at age 5 and Read More…
Sikkim marked a historic milestone—its 50th Statehood Day—with pride and patriotic fervor. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the people of the Himalayan state, praising its serene landscapes, vibrant culture, and the resilience of its citizens. In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), he commended Sikkim’s remarkable progress across sectors Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has deferred to May 20 the hearing on a series of petitions challenging recent amendments to the Waqf Act, including its constitutional validity. A bench led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih took up the matter and observed that it would not entertain challenges to the Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level strategy meeting to review and accelerate the development of India’s fisheries sector, with a strong focus on deep-sea fishing, technological innovation, and boosting seafood exports. The meeting aimed to position India as a global seafood powerhouse while ensuring sustainable and inclusive growth for fishing communities. During Read More…
New Delhi: In a strong show of unity against the Central Government’s alleged anti-worker stance, the nationwide strike initially set for June 20 has been rescheduled to July 9, the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) announced. The postponement comes in light of the prevailing national situation, the union said in its statement. The protest Read More…
Pakistan has urged India to reinstate the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), warning of a looming humanitarian and agricultural crisis as water supplies dwindle. The decades-old water-sharing agreement, brokered by the World Bank in 1960, was suspended by India following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives. Pakistan’s Ministry of Water Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a strong declaration of intent to completely eliminate Naxal violence and usher in a new era of peace and progress in affected regions across the country. Reaffirming the government’s commitment, the Prime Minister stated that efforts are being intensified to secure a safe and prosperous future for Read More…
Srinagar: In a major success for counterterrorism efforts, security forces gunned down three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists during a fierce encounter in Pulwama’s Tral area on Wednesday. The encounter took place in Nadir village, where the terrorists had taken shelter. The deceased militants were identified as Asif Sheikh, Aamir Nasir Wani, and Yawar Ahmad Bhat, all Read More…
Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath in the presence of a distinguished gathering that included Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and senior Union Ministers such as Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh. Justice Gavai’s appointment marks a significant milestone Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) by 2025—five years ahead of the global target set by the World Health Organization. The meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s residence, brought together key officials including Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, Principal Secretary to the PM Dr. P.K. Mishra, and Health Secretary Read More…